2 Day York, Wave Rock, Wildflowers and Aboriginal Experience

Journey through the wheat belt region of Western Australia to Wave Rock, one of Australia’s incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and view other significant geological formations of the area.

Highlights:

York – learn about the grand old pioneer days in the first township founded in the Avon Valley

Dog Cemetery – a tribute to Australian working sheep dogs

Hippos Yawn and the Humps – unusual rock formations

Wave Rock – learn about dreamtime stories and discover Aboriginal sacred sites including Gnamma Holes and chance to visit during the day and in the evening.

Visit to Wildlife Park and Antique Lace Collection

Seasonal Wildflowers (September - mid November)

Day 1) Perth to Wave Rock

Heading East we enjoy morning tea (own expense) at Historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley. We then head East towards Wave Rock and the town of Hyden. On arrival at the hotel, check in followed by a casual lunch in the hotel. The afternoon is then yours to explore this outback environment. Explore the old town and settlement and have an in depth vist to the Wildlife Park, unique Antique Lace Collection and Toy soldier read more...

Journey through the wheat belt region of Western Australia to Wave Rock, one of Australia’s incredible natural monuments. Visit the historic township of York and view other significant geological formations of the area.

Highlights:

York – learn about the grand old pioneer days in the first township founded in the Avon Valley

Dog Cemetery – a tribute to Australian working sheep dogs

Hippos Yawn and the Humps – unusual rock formations

Wave Rock – learn about dreamtime stories and discover Aboriginal sacred sites including Gnamma Holes and chance to visit during the day and in the evening.

Visit to Wildlife Park and Antique Lace Collection

Seasonal Wildflowers (September - mid November)

Day 1) Perth to Wave Rock

Heading East we enjoy morning tea (own expense) at Historic York, the first township founded in the Avon Valley. We then head East towards Wave Rock and the town of Hyden. On arrival at the hotel, check in followed by a casual lunch in the hotel. The afternoon is then yours to explore this outback environment. Explore the old town and settlement and have an in depth vist to the Wildlife Park, unique Antique Lace Collection and Toy soldier museum. Although the main visit to Wave Rock is the following day, an unguided visit is available for the adventurous. After returning to the hotel to freshen up, enjoy a 2 course dinner before a private after hours visit to Wave Rock (sunset permitting) and hopefully some Kangaroo spotting in the early evening. End the evening star gazing at the huge night sky. (LD) Accommodation at Wave Rock Motel (or similar), Hyden (LD)

Day 2) Wave Rock to Perth

Enjoy a sleep-in before enjoying breakfast surrounded by Western Australia nature outback beauty, and perhaps even spot more kangaroos and wildlife in the morning sunrise. After breakfast, explore the historic and quintessentially Australia settlement of Hyden Wave Rock before receiveing a private tour of the old historic homesteads, working farm and restored car museum and just enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the outback and bush. Just before lunch, rejoin the day tour for the main attractions and visit Hippo's Yawn, a rock formation which resembles a hippo yawning. We then break for a BBQ lunch at the Wildflower Shop. Then it's the main highlight to see the spectacular Wave Rock and the ancient Gnamma Holes. Whilst here visit either the Wildlife Park or view a unique Antique Lace Collection; depending on the previous day's experience. After continue the Wave Rock experience and visit the humps and finally Mulka's Cave and then "wave" goodbye to the rock as we travel to the quaint country town of Babakin for home made afternoon tea and cakes (own expense) and then head back to Perth for a mid evening arrival. (Dinner on arrival back in Perth and at own arrangement and expense) (BL)